Kuala lumpur: The Dewan Negara today passed the Supply Bill 2026 in the presence of Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah. It was approved by a majority vote after its third reading by Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The bill was passed after seven days of debate and winding-up speeches following its presentation by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Dec 2.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, in his closing remarks, Amir Hamzah stated that Budget 2026 continues to strike a balance between economic and social development in building a more prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Malaysia. He emphasized that Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on the people, aiming to improve their standard of living and well-being, strengthen the national economy, and ensure sustainable financial management for the country.

Budget 2026 is the fourth budget under the MADANI Government and the first to be implemented under the framework of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Themed "People's Budget," it allocates RM470 billion in public spending, including RM338.2 billion for operating expenditure and RM81 billion for development expenditure. It also includes investments by government-linked companies (RM30 billion), public-private partnerships (RM10 billion), and Federal statutory bodies and companies owned by the Minister of Finance Incorporated (RM10.8 billion).